Nichols Hills, Gaillardia, Quail Creek and The Greens Community Magazine

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Nichols Hills, Gaillardia, Quail Creek and The Greens Community Magazine

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The Senners — Brevin, Deborah, Sweetheart Sterling and Scott — during the 2018 American Heart Association Heart Ball.

HEART BALL: Forty-eight American Heart Association Sweethearts will be presented during the annual Heart Ball on March 2. An “America’s Got Talent” quarterfinalist, illusionist Rob Lake will entertain.

For information on the event, see Page 5. Individual portraits of the young ladies begin on Page 7. For information on the American Heart Association, see Page 14.

ON THE COVER: Wendy and Ethan House are the co-chairmen of the 2019 Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund’s Red Tie Night. The event will honor Mary Dean Streich.

For more information the evening and the award, see Page 4. For more information on the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund, see Page 14.

Jeanette Elliott, Rachel Holt, Rand Eliott and OKC Mayor David Holt visit in the registration line during the 2018 Red Tie Night benefiting the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund.

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Streich to receive Jim Vaillion Award

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Mary Deane Streich has been named the recipient of the Jim Vallion Award, which will be presented by the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund at the 27th annual Red Tie Night on Saturday, March 9 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

Often hailed as the social event of the year, Red Tie Night offers an elegant evening of dining and dancing, as well as live and silent auctions with 100 percent of the proceeds remaining in Oklahoma.

Those funds provide support, education, advocacy and resources to end HIV/AIDS. “Mary has been with us almost since the beginning,” said Barbara Cooper, who founded OACF with her late husband, Jackie, in 1991. “We needed someone to do the seating arrangements and Mary came highly recommended. When I phoned her that first time I heard this strong, wonderful voice. We talked for a bit and she said she didn’t know much about our organization, but she would be

happy to help. I knew then we had someone special.”

Streich served on the Red Tie Night committee and on the OACF board of directors for many years, Cooper said.

“She really hit it off with Jack,” Cooper said. “One year, Jack kept changing the seating arrangements. It was the day of the event and he was still making changes.

“Just when Mary thought she had the seating chart finished, he would call with something else. Finally, she phoned and said ‘Barbara, put him in a room with no phone and let me get this done. She has been such a wonderful friend to us and is so deserving of this award.”

Red Tie Night is chaired this year by Wendy and Ethan House. Entertainment will be provided by the Jordan Kahn Orchestra, with dancing following the live auction portion of the program.

Ticket information is available at www.okaidscarefund.com or by phone at 348-6600.

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MARY DEANE STREICH

Heart Ball supports AHA mission of fostering longer, healthier lives

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The American Heart Association’s 30th Annual Oklahoma City Heart Ball presented

by Chickasaw Nation is set for Saturday, March 2 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

The Heart Ball, which raises money for cardiovascular research and programs to improve the health of the community, will include cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, live music and a performance by “America’s Got Talent” quarterfinalist, illusionist Rob Lake.

Ron, Judy, Lindsey and Kara Gregory and Alan Causiano are helping to further the mission of the American Heart Association through the Heart Ball.

“We are beyond excited for this year’s Heart Ball,” said Co-Chairman Ron Gregory, owner of Air Comfort Solutions. “This year’s event will highlight some of the successes by the American Heart Association in our state and we’re very happy to have Oklahoma’s own, illusionist Rob Lake performing. All proceeds benefit the American Heart Association and their extraordinary mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.”

The event also includes presentation of the

2019 Sweetheart Class. Sweethearts are area high schoolers who participate in education programs, community service and leadership opportunities with the American Heart Association throughout the school year. The Sweetheart program was created to help raise awareness of the No. 1 killer of Americans, heart disease.

The 2019 Heart Ball Co-Chairs are Ron and Kara Gregory and Alan Casiano. Executive team members include: Clay Baker, Continued on Page 11

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Rachel Abbott

Lana Al-Botros

Ali Anderson

Sophie Beall

Talullah Begaye

Avery Beleele

Julianne Bentley

Sarah Burdette

Hadley Burns

Cate Carter

Karly Champ

Alysse Clark

Elyse Cronic

Lily-Kate Duit

Makenzi Duncan

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Lily Farrell

Sophia Dykstra

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Hadley Ferguson

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Campbell Garoutte

Quincy Le Norman

AnnaCate Howeth

Lainey Gray

Hannah Lee

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Cate Leonard

Kate Lipps

Ashton Major

Sophia Mathis

Peyton McCuan

Emily McDougall

Lily McWilliams

Sofia Meagher

Anna Murphy

Madeline Neff

Isabela Pardo

Chloe Pigott

Addie Ritenour

Ella Roberts

Presley Roselius

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Caroline Roten

Maddie Rowlan

Aubrey Ruffin

Spencer Steele

Annabelle Treadwell

Brigitte Webb

Elizabeth Wright

Grace Thielke

About the Heart Ball: From Page 5

Jason Barry, John Coffee, Brent Davidson, Doug Dennison, Gary England, Lisa John, Chris Kenney, Connie Lowry, Dr. Dustin Rosenhamer, Hal Smith, Barry Switzer, Jason White and Ron

Witherspoon. Additional volunteer leaders include Michelle Guyer, Auction Chair, as well as Kelly Pearson and Sara Cook, Sweetheart co-chairmen.

The American Heart Association is funding $1.2 million in research in the

state of Oklahoma alone. The work done by the American Heart Association is making a difference.

To contribute to the mission of the American Heart Association, call Sandra Leaver 415-3036 or visit www.heart.org/okcheartball.

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Sophia Quin Dykstra Chris and Quin Tran Dykstra

Sofia Alexandra Meagher Tom and Maria Meagher

Lana Marie Al-Botros Dr. Adonis and Claudia Al-Botros

Lillian Marie Farrell Roger Farrell and Trish Horn

Anna Alexandra Elizabeth Murphy Mike and Patricia Murphy

Alison Marie Anderson Murray and Chelle Anderson

Hadley Scheyer Ferguson Brian and Lauren Ferguson

Madeline Elizabeth Neff Bill and Beth Neff

Sophie Elizabeth Beall Dr. Doug and Sandy Beall

Olivia Grace Franklin Clay and Brooke Franklin

Isabela Hampton Pardo Dr. Gabriel Pardo and Dr. Diana Hampton

Talullah Hozhonii Begaye Prof. Marwin Begaye and Dr. Heather Ahtone

Campbell Elizabeth Garoutte Dan and Sande Garoutte Elaine Rose Gray Kelly and Amy Gray

Avery Elizabeth Beleele Kevin and Christine White

Chloe Elizabeth Pigott Jason and Jennifer Pigott Addison Sydney Ritenour Jeff and Ashley Ritenour

Julianne Elizabeth Bentley Steven and Jennifer Bentley

AnnaCate Elisabeth Howeth Richard Howeth and Erin Lemmerman

Ella Marina Roberts Corbyn Roberts

Sarah Grace Burdette Jonathan and Laura Burdette

Hannah Sydney Lee Kincannon Cavett and Ashley Lee

Presley Anne Roselius David and Terri Ogle

Hadley Elizabeth Burns Brandon and Lindsey Burns

Quincy Blake Le Norman David and Cory Le Norman

Caroline Marie Roten Alan and Becky Roten

Catherine Anne Carter Chip and Lori Carter

Catherine Laughlin Leonard Ryan and Carrie Leonard

Madelyn Grace O'Sullivan Rowlan Carlston and Shannon Meziere

Karly Michelle Champ Tom and Robyn Champ

Kate Marie Lipps Corey and Nichole Lipps

Aubrey Elizabeth Ruffin Mark and Manda Ruffin

Alysse Marie Clark Todd and Shelley Clark

Ashton Jeanelle Major Dr. Troy and Penny Major

Spencer Victoria Steele Charles and Katherine Steele

Elyse Merritt Cronic Chad and Danielle Cronic

Sophia Elizabeth Mathis Bill and Terry Mathis

Grace Elizabeth Thielke David and Jennifer Thielke

Lily-Kate Duit Tim and Heather Duit

Peyton Claire McCuan Stuart and Tabitha McCuan

Annabelle Elaine Treadwell David and Katie Treadwell

Katherine Makenzi Duncan Patrick and Brandi Duncan

Emily Kathryn McDougall Chad and Amy McDougall

Brigitte Grace Webb Drew and Virginia Webb

Sally Belle Duncan Richard and Ashley Duncan

Lily Katherine McWilliams Dr. Josh and Penny McWilliams

Elizabeth Grace Wright Roy and Jeneane Wright

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About the American Heart Association:

About the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund:

The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world.

We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.

To learn more or to get involved, call 1800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund (OACF) provides support, education, advocacy and resources to end the HIV and AIDS epidemic.

Our goal is to reduce new HIV transmissions, AIDS-related deaths, stigma and health disparities while increasing access to care and HIV/AIDS related services in central and western Oklahoma.

As advocates we work to educate our elected officials on the struggles people living with HIV and AIDS face and work toward strengthening their rights. We strive to ensure positive policy changes and legislation while improving health outcomes and access to care.

OACF was organized by Barbara and Jackie Cooper following the death of their son to AIDS. Dealing with this devastating disease firsthand compelled them to reach out to others living with HIV/AIDS and those vulnerable to the disease.

The Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund (OACF) provides support, education, advocacy and resources to end the HIV and AIDS epidemic.

For more information, visit www.okaidscarefund.com.

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